If non-zero vectors $a$ and $b$ are perpendicular to each other,then what is the solution for $r \times a = b$?

  • A
    $r = xa + \frac{1}{a \cdot a}(a \times b)$
  • B
    $r = xb - \frac{1}{b \cdot b}(a \times b)$
  • C
    $r = xa \times b$
  • D
    $r = xb \times a$

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